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Part 10 Back Where I Was
When I bought this place...
Huh?
You always say you bought it.
Of course I bought it. Did you?
I chipped in.
KRW 5 mil.
If she chipped in KRW 5 mil. for a 70 mil. place,
doesn't that mean I bought it?
You always say it's KRW 70 mil.
It's KRW 66.6 mil.
Isn't the price
such an unlucky number?
Three sixes in a row.
What's wrong with six?
In China, six is the best number after eight.
Is that so?
If it's that good, why always say KRW 70 mil.?
Be exact and say KRW 66.6 mil.
Isn't that too long?
Long?
It's not long?
66.6 mil.
See? Huh?
I said it twice and it didn't take even a second.
It's long?
You do it so well.
Akira Manager Seo Jong-hoon
I will get back to you soon.
So?
Huh?
You bought this place.
Then what?
There must be an end to this story.
End?
There isn't.
Huh? Then 666 is the end?
No, there is an end.
Your mom keeps interrupting.
What is it?
The most stressful end of all.
Someone else making money.
Who made money?
When I bought this house with KRW 70 mil...
Don't interrupt.
My friend bought a 50 square yard apartment
in Goyang for just KRW 9 mil. more.
I already have a bad feeling about this.
I did whatever I could to buy it.
But in the end, I couldn't.
Because your mom was against it.
What?
I wasn't against it.
I just
made a few comments.
What did you say?
That we have to live in Seoul no matter what.
Even if you're poor, you have to stay in Seoul.
If you leave, you'll never get back in.
She was strongly against it.
So?
How much did the apartment price rise?
KRW 400 mil.
KRW 400 mil...
KRW 400 mil.?
Don't go overboard.
It wasn't KRW 400 mil.
It was a little over KRW 300 mil.
What are you talking about?
You're saying that because it's not your money.
Where's my phone?
We can look it up on the real estate website.
Don't look it up. I'll lose my appetite.
Jeez.
I don't even watch the news. It's stressful.
Seriously.
KRW 400 mil. for real?
No, it's not KRW 400 mil. I tell you!
Oh, and
the price of this place rose, too.
How much?
KRW 80 mil.
Wow, he says KRW 80 mil.
It's KRW 90 mil.
See?
The selling price is KRW 380 mil. Almost 400 mil.
If it's KRW 380 mil., then the price rose 300 mil.
Not 400 mil.
This is enough to feel seriously deprived.
You understand.
So I practically have no will to live.
Then don't look at the prices.
Give it.
Jeez.
If we don't look, will the price fall?
Be quiet. I'm losing my appetite.
Gang-jae I will get back to you soon.
I can never get through to him.
He's so hard to reach.
Just (Gang-jae's friend)
Akira Manager Seo Jong-hoon
Akira Manager Seo Jong-hoon?
Huh?
You doing another job?
What?
Oh.
Of course not.
It's the first time in my life
getting a call from him.
Then shouldn't you take it?
Since it's the first time.
Well, it's not exactly the first time.
Someone that must not be defiled, my foot.
You're a pro.
And good at lying.
Me? I didn't lie.
Did you work the rooms, too?
The rooms? No.
You know Jeong-woo, right?
We all went to get money from his sister.
I know him.
He suddenly missed work one time,
so Gang-jae asked me to stand in for him.
I helped him just that once.
Unbelievable.
Why? It's not unbelievable.
He asked a favor, so I...
Unbelievable. Unbelievable.
What?
How could you?
What?
After that,
I never went there again.
I'll drink this since I'm so annoyed.
Okay.
Want me to open that for you?
No. I'll do it.
I guess you opened drinks for people, too.
I guess so.
Hold on a sec.
Min-jeong, look.
Seo Jong-hoon Long time no see.
See?
He's looking for Gang-jae, not me.
I can't get a hold of Gang-jae. Call me.
Read all of it.
"All of it"? It's only one line.
Did you read "Long time no see"? Right here.
You'll get in trouble if you go just anywhere.
Right.
Aren't you going to open it?
Oh.
I will.
Here.
Go make the call.
I want to know why he's looking for Gang-jae.
Gang...Gang-jae?
As his business partner,
I want to know his situation.
If the job regarding Lee Bu-jeong is going well,
if he isn't doing anything illegal...
It'll be bad
if he gets arrested.
Right.
Then...
I'll be watching the counter.
Okay.
You're so pretty. You're my type. Do you have a boyfriend?
Whoa, we locked eyes.
Did you see?
It's the end of the world.
The guy working the counter is my boyfriend.
Get going into the room.
Hey, Just.
It's been a while.
How's school?
You already graduated?
You have a job?
No, not yet.
So why are you looking for Gang-jae?
Oh, well.
No reason in particular.
The club is full of customers for once.
There are two groups from activity clubs.
We need more players.
And I need to ask him something.
Are you with him?
Oh, no.
I was with him until this afternoon.
He's probably at home right now.
Then why isn't he picking up?
Is he avoiding me?
Avoid you?
No way.
He's working a job for you.
Why would he suddenly avoid you?
Did Gang-jae tell you he's working
a job for me?
Oh...
Gang-jae...
He didn't tell me himself.
Then how do you know?
I just came to know.
But really,
he never said anything to me.
I'm telling the truth.
It's okay, Just.
I'm not interrogating you, I'm just asking.
And what does it matter if he did tell you?
It's not a huge secret or anything.
Gang-jae must be embarrassed because you're clean.
And I think that'll be shut down.
Jeong-woo dragged it out too long.
Huh? Hello?
Yes, I'm listening.
Okay.
So.
Hello.
How's Gang-jae doing these days?
Is he making a lot of money?
Is he seeing anyone?
I don't know...
He said you're soulmates.
If you don't know, who will?
Anyway.
If you get a hold of him, tell him to help me out.
If you have time, you should come, too.
They're not a tough bunch.
Okay.
I'm so grateful for your offer,
but I'm working right now.
Oh, right. Go on ahead.
Drop by some time.
I'll stop by some time.
Okay. Bye.
How do you receive customers?
Cu...customers?
What about customers?
I don't receive customers.
The guys who just came in.
I can cook instant noodles,
but I can't register info into the system.
Oh, uh...
Oh.
Stop by some time? No way.
You must be insane.
I didn't mean right this instant.
Manager Ahn
What's going on, Gang-jae?
CEO Jeong
Yes, Ma'am?
You said you're going to a fitting.
I am. I suddenly thought of something.
What?
The woman you asked about in the car.
Is it her?
Why? Do you have something?
Oh, well.
Nothing in particular yet.
Yeah?
Yes.
She really is a goody two shoes.
There's nothing,
even when I've hired a tail.
Hey.
Don't nag the tail too much.
It might be because she's been to the police,
but she's not writing stuff about me anymore.
I don't want to cause trouble
and make things worse.
Right.
Then
what should I do?
What do you mean?
Play it by ear, taking cues from her.
Cause and prevention of Alzheimer's
"Jeong A-ran's Notes on Life"
I wronged her.
But while working with me,
she probably did something wrong, too.
If you find something in the meantime,
I'll keep that in my arsenal for later.
Okay.
Best 5 foods good for Alzheimer's
Dad.
Drink some water.
I always get like this at night...
Maybe it's the changing weather.
I'll pat your back.
It's okay.
After a while,
I'm completely fine again.
Why weren't you sleeping?
I was looking at something.
You'll ruin your eyes.
Why see things in the dark?
Turn the lights on.
I was looking at my phone. No need for lights.
You know,
you were always like that.
I hated books.
They made me tired.
I don't know who you take after.
But day and night, all the time,
you sat with a book and peered into it.
You must be old since you are
talking about the past.
Of course I'm old.
Jeong-su must've been shocked.
What about me?
You think Jeong-su was shocked?
Your daughter was shocked even more.
Why were you shocked?
When you're old, this is natural.
Death can happen
regardless of the order of birth.
But aging happens in the order of birth.
So,
if something happens to me again,
don't be so shocked, okay?
Jeez.
Okay?
I'm not answering that.
Leave the dishes.
It's my exercise.
I said leave it.
Just Where are you?
Jong-hoon contacted me. He's looking for you.
Why? I'm at my mom's place.
What is it?
You can't sleep?
No.
Since I usually sleep late.
I see.
The fluorescent light keep doing that.
The light?
Yes.
It flickers a lot.
If I hit it, it's okay.
Sometimes, it's fine for days.
I went to three convenience stores.
They didn't sell fluorescent tubes.
They only had light bulbs.
That's why you took so long?
You were looking for fluorescent tubes?
We thought
something happened.
We were scared.
Why?
Well...
You seemed different.
So I was worried.
Why are you suddenly acting like a mom? It's weird.
Alright.
I won't.
You're okay, right?
Huh?
Yeah.
When I look at you,
you remind me of your father. It's frustrating.
His eyes were always looking
far away.
No matter how close I peered into them,
I couldn't tell what he was thinking.
There's nothing to know.
Are you dating someone?
Are you crazy?
Are you waiting for a call?
That's why I asked.
You don't use phones just to call.
You're right.
Just He said there are a lot of customers today.
I think I said something I shouldn’t have. Call me when you can.
It's Just.
Oh, it's Just?
What is it?
I'm leaving.
I'll stop talking.
Spend the night.
I can't sleep.
I'm bothered that Jang-gyu is sleeping outside.
What's to be bothered? He always sleeps there.
Don't lie.
Okay, then.
Wait.
I'll pack you some food.
It's okay.
I'll come next time and eat it.
Next time when?
Next month?
I don't know. I'll come when I come.
Next month is Dad's memorial day.
I know.
Don't come out.
Be careful!
What?
He's leaving?
Did you two fight?
No.
Sleep.
Can I come in the room?
Hi, Gang-jae.
What is it?
What did you say to him?
Oh, well.
It's not that I messed up big time.
Excuse me.
Yes! Hold on.
Yes?
I don't know how to recharge.
Oh, is this your first time here?
Yes.
Then I'll help you log in as a non-member.
You can choose the price and charge.
Thank you.
Okay, I'm back.
What is it?
You know,
the job Jong-hoon asked you to do.
The job that has nothing to do with you.
Hello?
What about it?
I somehow talked about it.
What do you mean, "somehow"?
I was just talking with Jong-hoon about you
and I brought that up unintentionally.
By the way,
was it something Jeong-woo did?
Jong-hoon said that?
No.
Not exactly.
But he said Jeong-woo dragged it out
and so on.
What's "so on"?
He's going to shut it down.
I said
you didn't tell me anything.
I kept explaining that.
And it's true.
But I don't think he believed me.
You look like a sleepy bear without a clue when really
you're very sharp, and yet people think I'm a blabbermouth.
Who'd believe you? I wouldn't.
Right?
Maybe it's because I had to be sharp all my life.
I should've been careful.
But earlier,
I didn't have time to think.
He didn't say anything else?
No.
he asked if you're making a lot of money
and if you're seeing someone.
What did you say?
I said I didn't know.
Because I really don't know.
That's it?
Oh.
He asked you to come to his club.
Hey, Gang-jae.
I heard
you told him
you and I were soulmates.
What the...
You're all crazy.
Aw, don't be bashful.
I think we're soulmates, too.
My Gang-jae.
I'm hanging up.
Then is my Gang-jae
spending the night at his mom's?
I'm hanging up for real.
Okay.
Hello.
Hi.
Gang-jae!
What the...
Your timing is impeccable.
I was thinking about you.
What the...
You said we need to talk.
You're already drunk?
You...
You don't take my calls.
But you take Just's. Come here, you.
Do you know how many times I called you?
Where have you been?
Oh, right!
I have something to show you.
Take a look. That was me.
Who is it?
You put a tail on me?
It's Manager Ahn.
He worked with Jeong-woo. You don't know him.
Oh, right!
I got another photo just now.
Let's go inside.
I heard that's where Jeong-woo lived.
That study room.
A woman he met on a suicide website
had a sick kid.
So he came here a lot to borrow money after he quit.
I did my best to Jeong-woo.
I gave him a lot of jobs.
Why are you talking about him all of a sudden?
I was thinking.
There's no way you'd betray me.
So I thought hard,
and realized you must've misunderstood me.
If you have something to say, spit it out.
Don't beat around the bush.
I hate complicated things.
I hate complicated things, too.
To be honest, Gang-jae,
I can just hand over those pictures.
A woman with a graduate degree
and a husband working for a major company
goes to a motel
with a young guy who is her dad's neighbor.
You don't have to give me more.
I have enough.
But
I'm going to shut it down.
I thought about it.
Shutting this down at this point
is good for all of us, isn't it?
Jeong A-ran won't be doing anything bad.
That woman won't have her weakness exposed.
Jeong-woo got his money.
I don't have to get pestered by this anymore.
You...
You
would rather die than swindle old women,
so you don't have to do what you hate.
So what do you want?
I want two things.
One,
I want to know why you're obsessed with Jeong-woo.
And the other one?
Don't see her from now on.
I don't care if it's for real or a swindle.
Is that so important to you?
Of course.
Why?
Because it confuses me.
Can you do that?
I have no choice.
Okay.
Since you're here, run some tables.
I'll give you double the basic wage.
Hey.
Just this once,
lose to me completely.
If I were to work for double the wage,
I'd cross-stitch my grandma's socks and sell them.
Triple.
Okay.
Triple the wage and what you've done so far.
How much is that?
You'll know when you get it.
I'll come for you in a minute.
Check yourself in the mirror.
Why?
I know I look good.
No doubt you're my bloodline.
Sorry for muddying up the bloodline,
but this is really my last time.
There are clothes in that locker.
Wear anything you want.
Oh, and Jeong-woo.
Why do you want to know about him?
Do I have to say it?
It'd be helpful.
I want to know
how he lived.
So.
You find what you were looking for?
No.
Jeong Jeong-woo
What words can I give to comfort you... What can I do...
Will you leave the chat?
Hello, Father.
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Are you doing well?
As you can see,
Gang-jae!
I am still
Gang-jae! Gang-jae! Gang-jae! Gang-jae!
just a complete
mess.
Lee A-ri (Cheongdam. Age 34) In need of boyfriend at hike and gathering
If you deposit the down payment, your reservation will be complete.
For the first time in a long time,
If you deposit the down payment, your reservation will be complete.
for no reason,
Lee Bu-jeong It's Room 503 at Hotel SHEEM.
If you're free tonight, I'd like to book you.
I followed something other than money.
It wasn't money.
It wasn't about winning or losing.
It was a small and strange flutter in my heart.
I followed it and went to a new world.
Will you leave the chat? If you leave, all the content will be deleted.
What did I want to become?
Dad, I...
I didn't become anything.
But I don't know how to make an effort.
Thank you.
What expectations did I have?
If, by chance,
we meet again coincidentally,
but not like today,
do you want to die with me?
Will you leave the chat? Check
When did I take a wrong turn?
What are you doing?
Come on.
I followed my heart and walked to the other side.
But in the end,
I am back where I was.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
I'll send it to you. Check it later.
Deposit KRW 3 mil. Seo Jong-hoon
Thank you.
790425 Front door code
I didn't get a step closer.
Myungwoon Hair Salon
And I didn't get a step farther.
I came back to the place
where I started.
What?
Wow.
That's retro what?
Retro modernism, Min-jeong.
It's not a hard word. Why can't you remember it?
You've asked so many times.
It's not hard. I just don't see it.
Retro what?
No way.
Why can't you see it?
What's wrong with you?
Look who's talking.
Now I see your hair had been doing all the work.
Be honest.
You said you were sick for weeks and stayed in.
But you were actually waiting for your hair to grow.
I'm right, huh?
Yeah, right.
I know that feeling.
But after I got a haircut,
I'm getting explosive responses.
I'm getting booked in Cheongdam-dong a lot.
I go to Gangbuk for a second to sleep.
I see your hair isn't the only problem.
What do you mean?
Cheongdam-dong is so old news now.
What a loser.
I'm advising you as a business partner.
Update your Intel.
At this rate, you'll become an old man in no time.
Give me that dog and go home.
You can watch overseas Korean twins alone?
They only understand English.
Ailey is done. It's Billy's turn now.
Take her.
I got her.
Compliment her.
It's all in the paycheck.
Good.
Pretty.
Ughh, give her here.
Be sincere.
Let's say hi to this old man.
Hi, Old Man.
What?
You're shameless.
That's English?
Speaking a language is all about being confident.
Right?
You'll help me move today, right?
You're moving?
You're so heartless.
I've been telling you since last week.
Just is coming, so you come, too.
I'll pay you.
You must be planning to work us hard.
You have to go with me to buy stuff I need,
and move my things to the new place.
If there are items you're not using,
sell them to me.
I'll give you more than the going price for used goods.
I guess your video business is doing well.
Since you're moving.
It's not doing well.
But people are crowding into the internet café.
So I'm moving into any study room.
You searched for a place with Just?
Yes.
He called me yesterday, too.
He wants to go on a spring picnic.
A spring picnic at a time like this?
That's what I said.
Gang-jae went out for the first time in a month?
What about the lady?
Substitute homemaker?
Jeong-woo?
What about him?
You know Seo Jin-seop's lover he was tailing
per your request?
The one in the same soap opera?
She goes to her place twice a week to clean.
It's been six months.
Who is it?
You said there was no one!
Are you crazy?
I said stay still!
Stay still!
Who is it?
I'm your manager.
Just leave today and come back next time.
- Today... - Hold on.
If you don't open the door,
I'll call the police.
I'll also notify security downstairs.
Hold on a second.
If you go to the other side of the hallway,
I'll open the door.
Did you
call the police?
I'll count today as complete.
So you can leave.
Are you okay?
I didn't break any bones.
So don't worry.
Excuse me.
If something happens,
you can call me on my private number.
I'll help in any way I can.
You are friends
with the woman who used to work here, right?
Yes.
Why do you ask?
No reason.
I was thinking who introduced you to me.
You can't tell anyone about this.
Please.
(Unknown)
7 PM… Should I get a room at a motel near the studio apartment?
It's Room 503 at Hotel SHEEM.
Hello?
Hello, Manager Lee. Long time no see!
Yes, hello.
What's the occasion?
Oh, the usual.
I heard from the purse lady just now
that you left without cleaning today.
Oh.
Yes, but she said she'd count it as done.
That's right. She wasn't complaining.
She just wanted to know your service points
and how you came to work here.
It's common in the VIP Team,
so don't worry.
Okay. Thank you.
So
you have nothing else scheduled for today?
Yes.
Why are you asking?
I am
at a VVIP's Namyangju summer house
because of her child's birthday.
Two managers canceled on short notice.
Can you come as a replacement?
I lack experience. Will I be of help?
You'll be of great help.
Young mothers here only want learned people.
You'll be more than enough help.
Just dress neatly.
Okay.
Seriously...
What?
You said it was acting as a friend.
While they're shopping,
we're watching their dogs.
What's this for over two hours?
Is this a friend nowadays?
How can people all live the same way?
Think, 'Those people call this being friends.'
'I'm so glad they're not my friends.'
And let it go.
You've gotten better with words.
Are you getting private lessons?
Why'd I do that?
I learned at Lee Gang-jae School for free.
So cute.
You win.
You can graduate now.
He'll come to your place after work.
To get some stuff and move it to my study room.
Who?
Just, of course.
What's wrong?
I guess I took a break for too long.
Happy Birthday, Ohn-yoo!
All kids must have swallowed loudspeakers.
I'm so fed up.
But you call your son all day long.
I miss him.
Thank you for visiting Central Department Store.
You can use the cashier there.
Okay. This way.
Okay.
Hee-Chang?
Yes?
Can you ring her up? Thanks.
Have a good day.
We value your business with us.
It is now time for us to close.
Gyeong-eun
Please continue to shop at our store.
Good job today. Bye.
Club friend Choi Min-gu
Schoolmate Lee Gyeong-eun's husband passed away today.
Condolences Seora University Alumni Association
Ma'am.
Where should I put the wreath?
Put them over there, please.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry I missed your call.
Gyeong-eun!
Where are you?
Coming!
Yuwon Fishing Spot
Sir.
Yes?
Can you stop the car here for a second?
Here?
Yes.
Okay.
I'll get off here.
Yuwon Fishing Spot
Be still.
Ow, that stings.
It stings. It hurts.
This happens when you play outside after dark.
That's why I said let's go home.
Take this. Here.
What time is it now?
Nine o'clock.
It's almost nine.
Did you have dinner?
- Yes. - No.
Huh?
Some ate and others didn't?
I ate!
Me, too!
What did you eat?
- Cup tteokbokki. - Cup tteokbokki.
Cup tteokbokki isn't a meal. You should have rice.
What did you have?
I'm not eating dinner.
Because I ate tteokbokki.
Jaeyoung Tteokbokki
Are you married?
What?
Married.
Married?
Is something going on inside?
Yikes.
Why aren't you going in?
She came, didn't she?
Huh?
The rumor spread all the way to Julie's salon.
I heard your ex-wife came to see you.
Oh, well.
Yes.
You're better than I thought.
So how'd it go?
Did you fight?
Go home now.
Goodbye.
Bye. Come again.
Okay.
- Go quick. - Let's go.
Hello.
You did your hair.
- My hair? - Yes.
Oh, my.
What's wrong with me?
I came to get painkillers for Julie and forgot.
Come on in.
Okay.
I got this on my way from work.
If I clean this up, I could live here.
Right, Soon-ju?
It's a shame to use this place as a storage room.
Should I cancel the study room and live here?
What?
Here.
This is a good background for my video.
I don't think living together is a good idea.
Why are you responding to that?
Let it go in one ear and out the other.
You've been in Lee Gang-jae School for years.
Why fidget at what a girl like her says?
A girl like her?
Don't say that.
Right.
Hey, think carefully.
- She's... - Stop.
I can take care of myself.
Right.
Huh?
How'd you just know and just get up?
What do you mean just get up?
You knew we needed instant noodles and got up.
You're telling me to go buy some?
Hey, Hair.
You should go. We're guests.
If it's difficult to call your family,
you can call a relative or friend.
We need someone who can safely take you home.
Let me go.
It's not a crime to be at the reservoir at night.
I'm not even a minor.
I understand what you're saying.
But we went because someone called it in.
It's not your first time being called in for this.
And at this reservoir,
many unfortunate things happen.
So we have to transfer you to a guardian
to close this properly.
There's no one?
There's really no one?
No.
Let go.
You're not that older than me!
If there's really no one,
we have no choice but to call a women's shelter.
We're just following procedure.
You can sit there to think. Please let me know.
Be quiet!
If a person is hurt, we should go to the hospital.
Come this way.
Seriously.
Be quiet!
Come this way.
What in the world?
Show me your ID.
Hello.
I got hit a lot more.
This is unfair.
Okay, okay. I got it, so...
When Jae-pyeong drinks, he becomes a wacko.
Okay, okay. So Lee Jae-pyeong...
Yes.
Lee Jae-pyeong...
Yes.
...drank alcohol and hit Yoon Bong-geon. Like this.
- I'll be the one to write that. - Okay.
What time did you start drinking?
(Unknown)
Noon.
Noon...
Detail: Acting to confirm identification Place: Namyangju Police Station
Acting role: Friend
Detail: Acting to confirm identification Place: Namyangju Police Station
Acting role: Friend
Lost
Did you know that she was reported
for a similar thing in the same reservoir before?
What was Gyeong-eun's husband suffering from?
Thank you for coming.
What did you save me as?
Is there somewhere
you want to go besides home?
Then...
Want to go to the mountain,
then to the sea,
then home?
If you'll be staying longer,
want a spare tent?
Can I touch your face?